Assay Development Intern

As an intern in the Molecular Diagnostics team in Pleasanton, CA, you will be assisting with the development of assays and testing materials for women’s and reproductive health applications. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of classroom laboratory experience (chemistry or molecular biology) in an undergraduate program. Experience with PCR is preferred, but not required. The candidate will own a project over the course of the internship that will produce novel contrived testing materials for our development applications, and will gain experience in several molecular biology applications, including enzymatic digestion and ddPCR. The candidate will also assist and support our team with other critical experiments and tests.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Develop contrived materials that are critical to our assay development process. 
• Support the development of a novel assay that will significantly impact reproductive health. 
• Learn and use cutting-edge molecular biology techniques and technologies, including ddPCR. 
• Learn and use widely applicable data analysis techniques. 
• Give a presentation at the end of the project and support project reports to the wider company.

What You Bring:

• Education: Current sophomore/junior enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in a STEM field or equivalent. 
• Must have a 3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale). 
• Must have completed at least one year of laboratory coursework relating to chemistry or molecular biology in an undergraduate program. 
• Proficient in basic laboratory techniques, such as pipetting. 
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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